James Cantrell (abt. 1767 - 1838)

Born about 1767 in Rockingham, North Carolina Colony

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret (Saunders) Cantrell — married 1787 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Descendants

Died 15 Jan 1838 at about age 71 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

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Descendant of William Cantrell, the first Cantrell in North America. William arrived from England with Captain John Smith in Jamestown, Virginia on April 20, 1607

Biography

James was born about 1767 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. He was the son of Isaac Cantrell and Nancy Cloud. He passed away in 1838 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He is purportedly buried in Williams Cemetery #1, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County. There does not appear to be a marked gravestone.^[1]

James married Margaret Saunders about 1788 in Rockingham County. Very shortly after that they relocated to Spartanburg County, South Carolina. James appears on all the census records from 1790 through 1830.

In 1790 he is listed with himself, his wife and one son under age 16 in his household. Also listed on that census in the same area are John, Abraham and Benjamin Cantrell and Bethel Sampson, husband of his sister Mary.^[2]

James remained in Spartanburg County until his death in 1838.

Death & Legacy

James wrote his will on 10 January 1828 and it was entered for probate and recorded 29 January 1838.^[3]

I, James Cantrell of South Carolina, Spartanburg County, do make this my last will and testament, first that my body be decently buried, that all my just debts be paid, and I do bequeath all my real and personal estate to my loving wife, Peggy Cantrell, except one bay mare I bequeath to Joseph Glen, if he stays out his time. I also bequeath to Elizabth Glen one cow and calf, also one bed and furniture. Than at my wifes death, my estate be equally divided amonst my children except Rebecca Robins, I bequeath her five dollars and the rest of my estate to my children: John Cantrell, Nancy Turner, Sally Ezell, Henry Cantrell, Aaron Cantrell, James Cantrell, Peggy Cantrell, Elizabeth Cooley, Zebeon Cantrell. I appoint my wife Peggy Cantrell and James Ezell my executors.

James Cantrell; witness anna Turner

Name: James Cantrell. ^[4]

James was born in 1792. He passed away in 1838.

Sources

1. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #102466595
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHKN-MT5 : accessed 12 January 2017), James Cantrel, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States; citing p. 32, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 11; FHL microfilm 568,151.
3. ↑ Spartanburg County, Will Book C, page 139, Box 7, package 16
4. ↑ Source: #S1489396854 Book Title: The Cantrill-Cantrell genealogy : a record of the descendants of Richard Cantrill, who was a reside Ancestry Record 61157 #4126053

• "United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHRC-4D5 : accessed 12 January 2017), James Cantrell, Spartanburg District, South Carolina, United States; citing p. 176, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 50; FHL microfilm 181,425.
• "United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH2Y-XFL : accessed 12 January 2017), James Cantrel, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States; citing p. 434, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 61; FHL microfilm 181,420.
• "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHG6-WLH : accessed 12 January 2017), Jas Cantrell, Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States; citing p. 240, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 120; FHL microfilm 162,023.
• "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHP2-QL1 : 18 August 2015), James Cantwell, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States; citing 262, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 171; FHL microfilm 22,505.

See also:

• Family Data Collection sources on ancestry.com:
  • http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=genepool&h=3867807&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Data: Text: Birth date: 1768 Birth place: Orange Co, NC APID: 1,4725::3867807
  • http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=genepoolb&h=762224&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Data: Text: Birth date: 1768 Birth place: Orange, NC, USA APID: 1,5769::762224

Acknowledgements

• This person was created through the import of mostrecentforgramps.ged on 13 September 2010.
• WikiTree profile Cantrell-419 created through the import of Lozon.ged on Jul 26, 2012 by Jamie Henderson.
• WikiTree profile Cantrell-320 created through the import of WikiGedcom.ged on Nov 14, 2011 by Darlene Nelson.
• Source: S1489376923 Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.Ancestry Family Tree Ancestry Family Tree 89892731

• Source: S1489396854 North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Record Collection 61157
• "Public Member Trees", database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/86438356/person/42538648082/facts : accessed 25 November 2019), profile for James Cantrell.